Texas Biking News September 29th 2021
Vocal Thomas Springs residents oppose expanding street for bike lane
by Seth Smalley | www.austinmonitor.com
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Travis County Commissioners Court, local community members expressed their outrage over the Thomas Springs Road development – specifically, a plan to significantly widen the road to make room for bike lanes. The majority of local commenters, quoting everything from Thomas Paine to the neighborhood association to justify their positions, called on commissioners to vote “no†on the approval of $6.7 million in funds for the redesign of the project.
“I want to make sure that, if we vote for this project, that you’re still going to come back or someone’s going to come back to court, so that we can address the concerns of the …
Sun City Crit • Sep 11 2021 • El Paso, TX
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Is there a Texas version of RAGBRAI? from cycling
League City working to create mountain bike trails
By Jake Magee | communityimpact.com
With League City City Council’s unanimous vote Sept. 28, the city is taking another step toward appeasing mountain bikers citywide.
City Council approved a $39,500 contract with Halff Associates to provide mountain bike trail planning and design and maintenance recommendations for the city. Additionally, the group will help the city develop a biking chapter in the city’s parks master plan to serve as the citywide guide for the design, implementation and maintenance of mountain bike trails in the city, according to League City documents.
This effort became public in July when …
Waller DA calls ‘rolling coal’ an assault as investigation into bike crash continues
Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
Regardless of more severe charges potentially facing a 16-year-old who struck six bicyclists in Waller County last weekend, the local prosecutor said Wednesday morning the act of “rolling coal†on walkers or bikers “is at a minimum an assault.â€
“They are causing their vehicle to ‘spit’ on a living, breathing, human being that is worthy of dignity and not having his or her person violated,†Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis wrote in a Facebook post. “That simple assault is easily elevated to a jail eligible offense if bodily injury occurs, which can be caused by entry of toxic particles into mouth, nose and eyes.â€
Witnesses said the teenager, who officials have not identified because he is a …
Texas Biking from Twitter
During Tuesday’s work session, the Denton City Council rejected a proposed auto-free pedestrian and bicycle corridor along Bell Avenue on the campus of Texas Woman’s University. Story: https://t.co/ta9jhdOhU3 pic.twitter.com/PE7dc4Ri5A
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) September 29, 2021
The amazing volunteer ride leaders—many from @VioletCrownATX—who guide group rides from our shop are back to hosting rides!
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) September 30, 2021
There’s a ride nearly every day of the week. You can get the basics on each on our site (link in bio) & reach out to us or VC w/ questions.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/hr05Isg6Xw
““We hear it all the time,†@BillNesper, executive director of @BikeLeague, told @thedailybeast. “There’s a sort of ‘othering’… of people who are wearing special clothes and are out doing something out on the road that is supposed to be a ‘car space.’†https://t.co/nQzjBqKJTV
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 29, 2021
Attorney for the 16-year-old coal roller who hit six cyclists with his Ford Super Duty pickup in Waller, TX last weekend:
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) September 29, 2021
"My client is a young man in high school with college aspirations. He’s a very new and inexperienced driver." https://t.co/Jbo2av1Jcw
Update: We've spoken with @HouPublicWorks. They're looking into this, and will have an update on the plan within 30 days. https://t.co/HqSWe0tJlb
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 29, 2021
Come out and join us for a ride to China Grove. Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/Ur2DpRl6kd pic.twitter.com/c4KK1Z5szh
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 29, 2021
09-29-20. Boys Ranch, TX. pic.twitter.com/9nML9sUqi6
— Aaron N. Chamberlain (@elmachuca) September 29, 2021
Update from @WallerCountyDA:
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 29, 2021
“Rolling coal… is AT A MINIMUM an assault.†https://t.co/PphjL3Nadj pic.twitter.com/LP0Dy6bHFO
San Antonio's beloved Hispanic Elvis immortalized with new Colton Valentine mural. https://t.co/Dd5d4QMyYR @mySA pic.twitter.com/fikB9ZQiQG
— Maddy Skye (@MaddySkye) September 29, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event BEAT THE STREET FOR LITTLE FEET 2022 – Sweetwater, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/8tMX3thPIN
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2021
Get ready for our 10th annual Beat the Street for Little Feet benefiting Cornerstone Christian School! The event includes: a Hal… https://t.co/j23H8pcPm3
New Event Brazos River Bicycle Rally – Missouri City, TX Brazos River Bicycle Rally at Missouri City, TXhttps://t.co/FL9E6Opy3Fhttps://t.co/yRslc0CFVU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2021
Start/Finish is at the City of Missouri City Community Park, 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane, Missouri Cit… https://t.co/KMSNygT0Dj